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Kill Devil Hills travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kill Devil Hills

With a population of 6,683, Kill Devil Hills is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kill Devil Hills deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kill Devil Hills

Kill Devil Hills in January
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kill Devil Hills in January
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kill Devil Hills in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Kill Devil Hills, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to Kill Devil Hills

Plane

Although Kill Devil Hills doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 66 miles from Kill Devil Hills. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kill Devil Hills departs from Boston and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kill Devil Hills. The train journey from Kill Devil Hills to Alexandria takes 4h 21m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $39 for a 5h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kill Devil Hills is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 167 miles from Kill Devil Hills. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kill Devil Hills, including FlixBus, Greyhound and VA Express Lanes. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Kill Devil Hills takes 330 miles and will cost you around $93. From New York, the ticket costs about $113 for a journey of 425 miles.

Plane

Although Kill Devil Hills doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 66 miles from Kill Devil Hills. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kill Devil Hills departs from Boston and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kill Devil Hills. The train journey from Kill Devil Hills to Alexandria takes 4h 21m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $39 for a 5h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kill Devil Hills is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 167 miles from Kill Devil Hills. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kill Devil Hills, including FlixBus, Greyhound and VA Express Lanes. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Kill Devil Hills takes 330 miles and will cost you around $93. From New York, the ticket costs about $113 for a journey of 425 miles.

Airports near Kill Devil Hills

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Airlines serving Kill Devil Hills

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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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JetBlue
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Spirit Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kill Devil Hills

Most booked hotels in Kill Devil Hills

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Surf Side Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1211 reviews)
$157+
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Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1043 reviews)
$209+
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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1924 reviews)
$123+
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Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 961 reviews)
$163+
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Shutters on The Banks
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1642 reviews)
$123+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1449 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Kill Devil Hills

Renting a car in Kill Devil Hills costs $164 per day, on average, or $328 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 59% more expensive than at Norfolk.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Kill Devil Hills (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Kill Devil Hills is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kill Devil Hills costs $164 per day, on average, or $328 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 59% more expensive than at Norfolk.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Kill Devil Hills (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Kill Devil Hills is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Kill Devil Hills

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$45/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$47/day

Compact
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